Liverpool's Marc Guehi Dream Dies as Crystal Palace Star Shockingly Pulls Plug on Blockbuster Transfer

Following extensive negotiations, Marc Guéhi is now anticipated to stay at Crystal Palace after the Eagles saw their own pursuit of his potential successor collapse.

The well-respected England defender had reportedly reached agreement on personal terms with Liverpool during August's second week. Nevertheless, persuading Crystal Palace to release their field captain proved considerably more challenging.

Head coach Oliver Glasner maintained a notably resolute stance regarding rumors about his deputy captain. As late as Sunday, moments after witnessing Guéhi net a spectacular goal in a commanding 3–0 victory over Aston Villa, the Palace manager boldly declared: "No agreement exists."

However, facing the harsh realities of Premier League economics, it was anticipated that financial considerations would ultimately prevail. As chairman Steve Parish grudgingly acknowledged following Guéhi's Community Shield triumph, Palace's second silverware within months after 119 years without major honors, the Eagles could hardly reject an appropriate offer for a player set to become a free agent in 2026.

Liverpool's bid of £35 million ($47.3 million) was allegedly approved by the club on transfer deadline day, with Guéhi subsequently undergoing medical examinations on Merseyside.

Nevertheless, the 25-year-old's destiny was thrown back into doubt when Palace's attempt to acquire his replacement started falling apart. The Times initially disclosed that a potential move for Brighton and Hove Albion's Igor Jesus had broken down following competing interest from West Ham United. The Athletic indicated that Guéhi had initiated conversations with Glasner about his future before any final determination was reached.

A deal sheet was filed to prolong the opportunity window past Monday's 7 p.m. BST cutoff for both teams to locate an appropriate replacement. Palace did finalize a £23 million agreement for Jaydee Canvot, a promising French teenage talent lacking the expertise that Guéhi possesses, but this wasn't sufficient to authorize their key defender's departure.

Guéhi has only one year left on his Palace deal and will be free to depart Selhurst Park without compensation next summer unless he commits to a contract extension.